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Students

Please use the student resource links on the left side of the Web site to begin your exploration of our resources (Career Planning is a good place to start!) There are also Quick Links on our home page. Our hope is that you will find the information we've compiled on this website to be of enormous value to you...but that you will STILL come to see us at the CDC! We can provide useful guidance as you explore the tools on this site, and we have hundreds of books for you to browse in our Resource Library. We'll also be bringing timely programming to you throughout the year, so be sure to check the Events and Deadlines page frequently!

With the use of the tools and articles on this site and the support of the professional staff and resources of the SMCM Career Development Center you can…

• Develop self-awareness of career-related interests, abilities, and values.
• Obtain educational and occupational information that will aid in decision-making.
• Identify and select academic programs and experiential opportunities that will prpare you for the future.
• Link with alumni, employers, and others who can provide opportunities to explore career possibilities and develop professional skills.
• Prepare for finding suitable employment by developing job search and candidate presentation strategies.
• Explore and seek entry into an appropriate graduate or professional program.

Get started today!  

Resources for Diverse Populations

We plan to compile below outstanding resources for various groups. Many of the resources available relate to everything from career exploration and internships to employment and financing graduate school, so they don't fit perfectly on any of the othe pages. If you are aware of a resource that we've missed, please send us the link! Check back in the future for additions.

Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds

UMBC List of Resources for Diverse Groups
Useful links for GLBT, international students, women, and racial/ethnic minority students

Ford Diversity Fellowships for Graduate Study in PhD Programs
The Ford Foundation awards 60 predoctoral fellowships of $20,000 per year as part of its effort to diversify the nation's college faculty. Application deadline November 14.

Council on Legal Education Opportunity (Pre-Law)
CLEO is a nonprofit entity of the American Bar Association whose mission is to diversify the legal profession. Since theirinception, CLEO has been at the forefront of helping traditionally under-represented groups gain access to and succeed in law school.

Individuals with Disabilities

Federal Employment of People with Disabilities 
This site from the US office of personnel management helps users understand Federal disability hiring programs and provides important information about recources, accomodations, and laws.

EARNworks
Free membership entitles you access to an extensive database of free job leads at EARNWorks Job Source. You can search and opt to receive email alerts of jobs posted on EARNWorks by employers with a specific interest in hiring people with disabilities. You can also post your resume to apply to job postings quickly and easily and to have EARN identify job opportunities for you.

Entry Point (AAAS)
Program of the American Association of the Advancement of Science offering internship opportunities in science, math, and computer science for students with disabilities.

Emerging Leaders Program
Competitive paid summer internship and leadership development opportunities for students with disabilities.

Careers and the disABLED 
This Web site of Equal Opportunity Publications includes resources and employer listings (We also have this magazine in our office).

JobAccess
Provides job listings for people with disabilities; you must register and post your resume before you can access the job listings.

Riley Guide 
List of additional employment resources for individuals with disabilities.